Economics
World Hellhole ReportFound this at Half-Price Books for ten bucks. This is a real treasure: 3 CDs, 50 songs, all of them with Michael Jackson putting his passion for the music into every note he sings. The other four Jacksons aren’t too shabby, but you can really hear the magic of MJ’s talent shining bright. Thomas Carlyle [...]
Woody Guthrie
Jesus Christ was a man who traveled through the land Hard working man and brave He said to the rich, “Give your goods to the poor.” So they laid Jesus Christ in his grave. – Woody Guthrie, “Jesus Christ” This song is Copyrighted in U.S., under Seal of Copyright # 154085, for a period of [...]
Adventures in Omaha, 2010
The following is a lengthy, yet witty travelogue that includes several experiences in which I nearly got killed. I had a great time in Omaha and wanted to write about it, but if you’re not into that sort of thing, I won’t fill up this front screen with my reporting. For those eager to find [...]
Fun in Omaha…
Omaha has a great character to it. I’m having a good time up here. More to come…
Ram Gopal Varma Delivers in Rann
I was disappointed with the last American movie I saw, Alice in Wonderland, but was more than satisfied with the last Bollywood film I saw, Rann. Both feature a strong actor-director combination, but the Indian version is the one that paid off most satisfyingly. Johnny Depp is at his best with Tim Burton at the [...]
Durian Smoothie and Rice Noodles
For my birthday, I headed down to the Huong Ly, a great little Vietnamese place just north of Belt Line, off Greenville. Don’t go there for the atmosphere: go there for the great food at very reasonable prices. We had four entrees and two appetizers for right at $30. First to arrive were the spring [...]
My Name Is Khan: A Review
This film was a real gem. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are fantastic together: they’re truly one of cinema’s greatest screen couples. I’m going to confess there are melodramatic scenes and moments of imperfection. I don’t care. There are also scenes with fantastic cinematography in the San Francisco sun and truly touching and heartfelt moments. [...]
The Price of Silence
I just watched this video twice and cried both times. We can make differences in the world, each day in small ways, bringing more kindness and love to those around us. We can do it, and it’s worth doing. 90% of the world’s people only want to have enough to eat, a place to live, [...]
Ninja Squaredancing
OK, so it’s actually Chinese martial arts and clogging, but “Ninja Squaredancing” makes for a better headline. Well worth seeing.
Nunovo Tango
Nunovo Tango is a clever little video from the Czech Republic. If you like Tim Burton, you’re going to love this macabre treat. The music is a nifty tango with great timing. Go Czech it out. GET IT? HAH! I’M HILARIOUS! Anyway, yeah… gotta see this one.